Check Your Flights: These Airports Expected To Be Battered This Week By A Winter Storm
https://climatecrisis247.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/1381415-150x150.jpegThis week meteorologists are tracking what could be one of the larger winter storm systems of the season. Winter Storm Freya is currently forecast to deliver several inches of snow in dozens of cities throughout the Midwest and Northeast, with dangerous ice accumulation that could create hazardous conditions and costly delays for travelers in affected areas.
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The storm is forecast to bring flurries and freezing rain to some of the nation’s busiest airports. Several East Coast airports are in areas forecast to experience “major” winter storm impacts, during which the NOAA recommends to avoid travel if possible. A closer look at NOAA forecasting data reveals the airports that could experience the worst winter weather this week.
To determine the airports that could get battered by Winter Storm Freya, Climate Crisis 247 reviewed data on winter storm severity, snow forecasts, and ice forecasts from the NOAA. Airports with at least 5 million annual passengers were ranked based on an index of winter storm severity probability, forecast snow accumulation, and forecast ice accumulation for the period February 5 to 7, 2025.
15. Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (Seattle, WA)
- Winter storm severity probability: 10% chance of moderate impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1-2 inches
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0 inches
- Annual traffic: 24.6 million passengers
14. Portland International Airport (Portland, OR)
- Winter storm severity probability: 20% chance of moderate impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1 inch
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0 inches
- Annual traffic: 8.1 million passengers
13. Kansas City International Airport (Kansas City, MO)
- Winter storm severity probability: 5% chance of moderate impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 0 inches
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0-1/10 inches
- Annual traffic: 5.7 million passengers
12. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (Chicago, IL)
- Winter storm severity probability: 30% chance of minor impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1 inch
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0-1/10 inches
- Annual traffic: 35.8 million passengers
11. Chicago Midway International Airport (Chicago, IL)
- Winter storm severity probability: 5% chance of moderate impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1 inch
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0-1/10 inches
- Annual traffic: 10.7 million passengers
10. Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (Detroit, MI)
- Winter storm severity probability: 5% chance of moderate impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1 inch
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0-1/10 inches
- Annual traffic: 15.4 million passengers
9. Pittsburgh International Airport (Pittsburgh, PA)
- Winter storm severity probability: 50% chance of minor impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1 inch
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0-1/10 inches
- Annual traffic: 4.5 million passengers
8. Cleveland Hopkins International Airport (Cleveland, OH)
- Winter storm severity probability: 60% chance of minor impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1 inch
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0-1/10 inches
- Annual traffic: 4.8 million passengers
7. General Mitchell International Airport (Milwaukee, WI)
- Winter storm severity probability: 10% chance of moderate impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1 inch
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0-1/10 inches
- Annual traffic: 3.0 million passengers
6. Philadelphia International Airport (Philadelphia, PA)
- Winter storm severity probability: 10% chance of moderate impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1 inch
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0-1/10 inches
- Annual traffic: 13.7 million passengers
5. Bradley International Airport (Hartford, CT)
- Winter storm severity probability: 5% chance of moderate impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 2-3 inches
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0-1/10 inches
- Annual traffic: 3.1 million passengers
4. Washington Dulles International Airport (Dulles, VA)
- Winter storm severity probability: 5% chance of major impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1 inch
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0-1/10 inches
- Annual traffic: 12.1 million passengers
3. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington, DC)
- Winter storm severity probability: 5% chance of major impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1 inch
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0-1/10 inches
- Annual traffic: 12.4 million passengers
2. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Baltimore, MD)
- Winter storm severity probability: 5% chance of major impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1 inch
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0-1/10 inches
- Annual traffic: 12.8 million passengers
1. Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (Minneapolis, MN)
- Winter storm severity probability: 10% chance of major impacts
- Forecast snow accumulation: 1 inch
- Forecast ice accumulation: 0 inches
- Annual traffic: 17.0 million passengers
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